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A7 VRU

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,441 mi
Last recorded126,441 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VRU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 126,441 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 122,492 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 122,492 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 49,572 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 49,572 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 122,000 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 122,000 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 122,000 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 120,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 115,200 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 112,523 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leaks

Pass 4 Apr 2017 111,254 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 108,726 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 108,158 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 107,276 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 106,010 miles

A LOT OF UNDERSEAL

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 105,775 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 105,721 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 105,310 miles

slight play in o/s/front wheel bearing

slight play in top steering bush

Pass 26 Jul 2008 105,119 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 104,680 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 104,680 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 103,451 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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A7 VRU is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1995 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 56,913 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 VRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A7 VRU registered?

A7 VRU is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is A7 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 VRU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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